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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by oladipuposadeeq(m): 10:09pm On Nov 05, 2021
Spark2:


Thanks for this. Pls do you have any idea the cost of prosthetic leg fitting here in Nigeria?
there is a place in ajao estate that specialises in things as such, I will try to pass there when I go out 2moro. From 7 & 8 bus stop. Just take a maruwa going to canoe, its opposite a fast food by FIRS office.
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by SweetDipBenny(m): 10:09pm On Nov 05, 2021
I wish u best of luck
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by kkboy(m): 10:10pm On Nov 05, 2021
You're seeking medical advice from those who are not professionals in the field. No be juju be that��

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Teewai69: 10:10pm On Nov 05, 2021
Dear spark2, pls go to any white garment spiritual store and buy holy Michael/back to sender perfume. Use to rub the leg always.
Thank me later. Ire oo

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by kkezie: 10:10pm On Nov 05, 2021
My dear sincere sympathy. Prosthesis is inexpensive. I guess your mother has a poorly controlled diabetes. Beyond your mum, all your sibs should periodically screen for DM. Definitely amputation is what she needs now. That foot must been gangrenous.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Jesus5656(m): 10:10pm On Nov 05, 2021
[quote author=Spark2 post=107361314]Hello NL.
I'm going to keep this brief.

It started three weeks ago. my mum, who was walking normal with no problem suddenly could not walk. Her left leg began paining her severely that day. My mum was all in tears... She was rushed to the hospital where it was discovered that her sugar level was on the high side. The hospital gave drugs which stabilised it, at that point my mum was very weak, couldn't eat, each time she eat she throws up and also had some pain in the leg still. After a week in the hospital, we were then referred to a teaching hospital after a test showed that creatinine in her kidney was high.

The teaching hospital tried their best and I can say my mum is now okay. Except for the left leg. She can't still walk on it, the leg feels cold to touch with a little discolouration above the foot.

Doppler test showed that blood isn't really flowing through the leg. And they said they will need to amputate the leg to prevent the infection from growing to the other parts of the body.

Please I want to know if you know anyone who had similar condition and amputation was recommended but was later healed without need for amputation.

Please share your recommendations. I need my mum now more than before in my life. We are confused on whether to allow them to go on with the amputation or seek other alternatives.

Thank you very much.

Is she in Enugu,let me pray for her and the blood will begin to flow immediately.. Distance is not a barrier though,in the name of Jesus healing will visit your mum

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by AmuEbule: 10:12pm On Nov 05, 2021
Spark2:
Hello NL.
I'm going to keep this brief.

It started three weeks ago. my mum, who was walking normal with no problem suddenly could not walk. Her left leg began paining her severely that day. My mum was all in tears... She was rushed to the hospital where it was discovered that her sugar level was on the high side. The hospital gave drugs which stabilised it, at that point my mum was very weak, couldn't eat, each time she eat she throws up and also had some pain in the leg still. After a week in the hospital, we were then referred to a teaching hospital after a test showed that creatinine in her kidney was high.

The teaching hospital tried their best and I can say my mum is now okay. Except for the left leg. She can't still walk on it, the leg feels cold to touch with a little discolouration above the foot.

Doppler test showed that blood isn't really flowing through the leg. And they said they will need to amputate the leg to prevent the infection from growing to the other parts of the body.

Please I want to know if you know anyone who had similar condition and amputation was recommended but was later healed without need for amputation.

Please share your recommendations. I need my mum now more than before in my life. We are confused on whether to allow them to go on with the amputation or seek other alternatives.

Thank you very much.

Pls note that as at now, her sugar level, creatinine and other things are normal.
There’s what we call second opinion in situations like this. I think your family should seek the opinion of another specialist to see if he or she agree with this doctor. This has worked well for me and my family.
Also, the amputation may be the solution that may lengthen your mum’s life, so do no be so afraid. Diabetes can still be managed effectively by adjusting to lifestyles.
May God heal your mum. Amen.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by gly2ken: 10:13pm On Nov 05, 2021
Please where is your location, my mum had a similar issue and we made mistakes. Send me your location and I will direct you to a hospital in nkpor Anambra state

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Berkowitz: 10:15pm On Nov 05, 2021
Damn bro! My mum experienced such last year. The leg must be amputated to avoid gangrene. Trust me bro, you'll rather they amputate that leg than watch her cry every minute due to the pains from gangrene.
Prosthetics are affordable depending on what you have. And there are NGOs that give out free prosthetics. May God be with your mum.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Mleeperbother: 10:15pm On Nov 05, 2021
Op, you didn't say what the condition is.
Is it diabetes? Please cut it off as soon as possible.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Penicillin: 10:16pm On Nov 05, 2021
Diabetic neuropathy..sorry the leg needs to be amputated for her to have a best shot at life..

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Nobody: 10:16pm On Nov 05, 2021
drizslim:
Sincerely speaking I have no advise but I suggest u guys try different specialist hospitals b4 conforming to amputation.. Nothing works in this country be it government or public health workers
Like everything is not working. Whites won't think of amputation at all they'll look for other means of survival
But here reverse is the case . op pls they should not amputate her leg .the elder sister of my mum suffered same thing after money was spent she's walking perfectly now.
Spark2 pls you said lastly that everything about her is now normal . don't allow whack doctors to amputate your mom.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Damaite001: 10:16pm On Nov 05, 2021
Their is a way out.
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Starships4u(m): 10:17pm On Nov 05, 2021
Spark2:
Hello NL.
I'm going to keep this brief.

It started three weeks ago. my mum, who was walking normal with no problem suddenly could not walk. Her left leg began paining her severely that day. My mum was all in tears... She was rushed to the hospital where it was discovered that her sugar level was on the high side. The hospital gave drugs which stabilised it, at that point my mum was very weak, couldn't eat, each time she eat she throws up and also had some pain in the leg still. After a week in the hospital, we were then referred to a teaching hospital after a test showed that creatinine in her kidney was high.

The teaching hospital tried their best and I can say my mum is now okay. Except for the left leg. She can't still walk on it, the leg feels cold to touch with a little discolouration above the foot.

Doppler test showed that blood isn't really flowing through the leg. And they said they will need to amputate the leg to prevent the infection from growing to the other parts of the body.

Please I want to know if you know anyone who had similar condition and amputation was recommended but was later healed without need for amputation.

Please share your recommendations. I need my mum now more than before in my life. We are confused on whether to allow them to go on with the amputation or seek other alternatives.

Thank you very much.

Pls note that as at now, her sugar level, creatinine and other things are normal.

Browse on and about STC30 by SUPERLIFE and get back to me on how to get it.
Sorry about yhur mom by the way.
I pray she heals even to the bewilderment of the doctors.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by PrimeWatermark: 10:18pm On Nov 05, 2021
Spark2:
Hello NL.
I'm going to keep this brief.

It started three weeks ago. my mum, who was walking normal with no problem suddenly could not walk. Her left leg began paining her severely that day. My mum was all in tears... She was rushed to the hospital where it was discovered that her sugar level was on the high side. The hospital gave drugs which stabilised it, at that point my mum was very weak, couldn't eat, each time she eat she throws up and also had some pain in the leg still. After a week in the hospital, we were then referred to a teaching hospital after a test showed that creatinine in her kidney was high.

The teaching hospital tried their best and I can say my mum is now okay. Except for the left leg. She can't still walk on it, the leg feels cold to touch with a little discolouration above the foot.

Doppler test showed that blood isn't really flowing through the leg. And they said they will need to amputate the leg to prevent the infection from growing to the other parts of the body.

Please I want to know if you know anyone who had similar condition and amputation was recommended but was later healed without need for amputation.

Please share your recommendations. I need my mum now more than before in my life. We are confused on whether to allow them to go on with the amputation or seek other alternatives.

Thank you very much.

Pls note that as at now, her sugar level, creatinine and other things are normal.

Hold on, are you in FMC Abeokuta at the moment?
This story sounds like a familiar one.
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Nobody: 10:20pm On Nov 05, 2021
Pls if that's the last resort on the doctors' recomendation, let it be done asap to reduce the spread of the infection and save her life asap.

My uncle's leg was amputated for this same reason about 6 years ago, he has been living very okay!

Delay is dangerous.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by lexy2014: 10:20pm On Nov 05, 2021
ajoyeleke:
May God heal her

Lalasticlala pls this no b snake matter but need more advice

Wanted to board a bus today. There were two ladies at d back seat. So I decided to join them and was sandwiched by them. I took particular note of d lady to my left...Pretty, robust & fresh. Better ajebutter looking juicy. If she too old maybe 23. But I noticed something as she struggled to find a comfortable place for her right leg because d spare tire was taking some space for legs. It was then I noticed that she is an amputee with a prosthetic leg from her knee down. I think hers was most likely recent as I could see bandage. As the journey commenced, all I was asking myself was what experience did she have that led to this? I wanted to do oversabi by asking her but I cautioned myself cos that's not d kind of question strangers should ask. I really felt for her but that's her life right now

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by doggedfighter(f): 10:20pm On Nov 05, 2021
[quote author=Jesus5656 post=107365208][/quote]

Will you keep quiet !
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by okomile(f): 10:22pm On Nov 05, 2021
Pls, get a second opinion asap

Don't delay the amputation before the infection affects other parts of her body.

She will live long with proper management

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by izombie(m): 10:22pm On Nov 05, 2021
My friend, if you have money send your mom abroad immediately. Don't send her to India o. Because 90% of doctors in Nigeria are quacks. When they can't diagnose malaria, typhoid, diabetes and pneumonia they go for the kill. Never trust a Nigeria doctor. Send your mom to Europe or America, even south africa. Na beg I dey beg you o. Get a proper second opinion.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by millzchurchill2: 10:22pm On Nov 05, 2021
Goid day bro
Get these indian medicine for her sugar to drop to normalcy

Ambla Syrup
Triphala Syrup

They can be gotten @ www. Durlg. com

0r call 08143412222
Office is @ 9 dopemu roundabout opposite firstbank Aluminum village ikeja Lagos
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Juniorangel(m): 10:22pm On Nov 05, 2021
Ask of KEDI HEALTHCARE their drugs work like magiic pls be fast about it
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by dominique(f): 10:22pm On Nov 05, 2021
Differentiate:

Like everything is not working. Whites won't think of amputation at all they'll look for other means of survival
But here reverse is the case . op pls they should not amputate her leg .the elder sister of my mum suffered same thing after money was spent she's walking perfectly now.
Spark2 pls you said lastly that everything about her is now normal . don't allow whack doctors to amputate your mom.

If gangrene bacteria (C. perfringens) has gotten into that wound then amputation is the ONLY solution. The tissues around the infected region would have died already and the necrosis will spread to other regions of the leg and rest of the body if it isn't removed. Op didn't show photos of the leg but for doctors to recommend amputation, that's the only viable solution. He should still seek for a second opinion though

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Euegene100001: 10:23pm On Nov 05, 2021
I feel for u ! Diabetes bad ! Worst part is if they amputate it leg won’t heal . Prayer is all she need God sure . I pray she gets well soon

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Olam09(m): 10:23pm On Nov 05, 2021
shocked i gats stop taking Pepsi everyday niyen oo..

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Nobody: 10:23pm On Nov 05, 2021
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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Spark2: 10:24pm On Nov 05, 2021
PrimeWatermark:


Hold on, are you in FMC Abeokuta at the moment?
This story sounds like a familiar one.

No we're in Jos University Teaching Hospital
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by DisLifeSha: 10:26pm On Nov 05, 2021
She will need insulin o. To be taken regularly. This is type 2 diabetes. Go to a reliable doctor. If her sugar level is well controlled, she won't need to go through that.

I'm a type 1 diabetic and am broke right now and unable to buy this expensive insulin. I've only eaten 4 times this week.

I also have malaria now that I can't treat well because no money. This life is not easy


Spark2:
Hello NL.
I'm going to keep this brief.

It started three weeks ago. my mum, who was walking normal with no problem suddenly could not walk. Her left leg began paining her severely that day. My mum was all in tears... She was rushed to the hospital where it was discovered that her sugar level was on the high side. The hospital gave drugs which stabilised it, at that point my mum was very weak, couldn't eat, each time she eat she throws up and also had some pain in the leg still. After a week in the hospital, we were then referred to a teaching hospital after a test showed that creatinine in her kidney was high.

The teaching hospital tried their best and I can say my mum is now okay. Except for the left leg. She can't still walk on it, the leg feels cold to touch with a little discolouration above the foot.

Doppler test showed that blood isn't really flowing through the leg. And they said they will need to amputate the leg to prevent the infection from growing to the other parts of the body.

Please I want to know if you know anyone who had similar condition and amputation was recommended but was later healed without need for amputation.

Please share your recommendations. I need my mum now more than before in my life. We are confused on whether to allow them to go on with the amputation or seek other alternatives.

Thank you very much.

Pls note that as at now, her sugar level, creatinine and other things are normal.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by BarrElChapo(m): 10:27pm On Nov 05, 2021
Segzy22:
Come to hospital i work, we we don't amputate, trial will convince you. SPARKVIEW HOSPITAL. You may call me on this number 08034649433

How will you convince with these mumble jumble that you conjured above ?

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